Abstract

This paper is intended to the study of batch
production of differential housing of a tractor through
implementing Monte-Carlo Simulation technique in a heavy
machine shop. The study has been conducted on work
operations which are probabilistic in nature. Real time data
has been collected for over hundred operations. Monte-
Carlo simulation technique has been applied for evaluation
of waiting time as well as machine utilization time. Based on the recommendations, the process sequence has been
changed which enhances the machine utilization by
reducing the idle time. The study shows 28% productivity
improvement by changing process sequences.